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Monterey, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Starke County County
Monterey, IN
At a Glance
How Monterey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monterey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monterey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monterey residents earn a median household income of $36,866 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,850. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monterey is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,834. Median rent is $579/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Monterey reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,132/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Monterey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monterey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.